RUNNING OUT Synonyms: 34 Similar and Opposite Words

running out

verb

present participle of run out

as in casting out

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David Beckham was sent off in 1998 for kicking out at Argentina midfielder Diego Simeone, who was predictably criticized by the English media for his reaction to what appeared to be light contact.

— James Robson, Chicago Tribune, 13 July 2026
One man was accused of then kicking out the remaining glass and trying to escape, police said in a statement.

— CBS News, CBS News, 11 June 2026

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The team has also maintained a relationship with his widow and daughters, with Bianka Bryant throwing out the first pitch and Capri Bryant announcing the start of the game during a bobblehead night for the late legend last year.

— Ian Servantes, Footwear News, 31 July 2026
McCray impacted the game on the bases by stealing second and on a sacrifice fly, then showed off his arm in the top of the 10th by throwing out a runner at third to end the inning.

— Justice delos Santos, Mercury News, 25 July 2026

Definition of throwing out

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No small part was eliminating suspects who might want Bakley dead.

— Los Angeles Times, Los Angeles Times, 30 July 2026
Coming up next, the bridges will be finished with the end goal of putting all of the entering and exiting traffic of I-79 through a single intersection on the west side of the interstate, and eliminating the existing intersection on the east side.

— John Shumway, CBS News, 30 July 2026

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This includes accommodation and meals, all soft and alcoholic drinks (excluding French champagne) including cellar collection wines, cocktails and single-malt whiskeys, laundry service, lodge activities, massage and spa treatments.

— Condé Nast, Condé Nast Traveler, 27 July 2026
Heatwaves and rising temperatures in some of Lindt's core European markets could impact chocolate demand, with European sales excluding Eastern Europe, declining in the four weeks ending June 14, the analysts said.

— Sawdah Bhaimiya, CNBC, 26 July 2026

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